PhoneLifespan

Agni 3 vs 12+ 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Agni 3 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Agni 3 72 · 12+ 5G 68 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Lava Agni 3 $245
Buy with care$8.83/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028
Realme 12+ 5G $215
Buy with care$10.50/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
Agni 3 7012+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Agni 3 5812+ 5G 52

The Agni 3's MediaTek Dimensity 7300X (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Agni 3 7912+ 5G 67

The Agni 3 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Agni 3 8012+ 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Agni 3 3312+ 5G 24

The Agni 3 is supported until Oct 2028 — 7 months longer than the 12+ 5G.

Value
Agni 3 7212+ 5G 68

Overall value goes to the Agni 3 at $8.83 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecAgni 312+ 5G
Price (street)$245$215
Display6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 10-bit; plus a 1.74-inch secondary AMOLED on the back6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300X (4nm)MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging66W wired67W wired SUPERVOOC
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 8MP depth50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions163.7 × 75.5 × 8.8 mm162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm
Weight212 g190 g
Water resistanceIP64IP54
Supported untilOct 2028Mar 2028

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.